St. Augustine Grass
Stenotaphrum secundatum · Warm-season, perennial, C4
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 8 through 10. Low cold tolerance, enters dormancy and turns brown with frost.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, low-growing turf with blue-green to dark green color. Produces flattened, spike-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with rounded, blunt tips and distinct boat-shaped appearance. Folded vernation with a short, membranous ligule and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous, forming a dense, coarse turf via above-ground runners.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires frequent watering and prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 5.0 to 7.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches weekly during peak growth. Requires moderate to high maintenance including regular fertilization.